In an era where charisma, forcefulness and even bluster are heavily rewarded in business, humility is beginning to make a comeback, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal — and some companies are even hiring for this trait. The report notes that three recent studies have found that those leaders who are considered humble “inspire close teamwork, rapid learning and high performance in their teams.” Similarly, employees who display the trait are less likely to quit or be absent from work. The only problem is that, unlike charismatic or spotlight-craving leaders, humble ones tend to fly under the radar.
